From the Ryder Cup to Wigan: inside the psychologist-team leader relationship (with Tom Young)

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From the Ryder Cup to Wigan: inside the psychologist-team leader relationship (with Tom Young) - Part 1

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From the Ryder Cup to Wigan: inside the psychologist-team leader relationship (with Tom Young) - Part 1

Team Europe & Wigan Warriors psychologist Tom Young explains how he's worked successfully with leaders from Luke Donald to Matt Peet - and offers suggestions on how other practitioners can to likewise

Tom Young and John Nassoori

Nov 21, 2025

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It’s not often that the Ryder Cup and rugby league are mentioned in the same breath. The contrast between the sun-drenched fairways of Bethpage and rain-soaked pitches in Wigan is stark, to say the least.

But, in the form of Luke Donald and Matt Peet, the competitions share two standout leaders. Psychologist Tom Young has been fortunate enough to work w…

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